Democratic Rep. Max Gruenberg helped draft the bill and fielded questions from members of the committee as he outlined proposed changes to the bill. Included in those changes was expansion of the definition of “essential personal items” in domestic violence situations to include pets. The bill would allow victims of domestic violence to retrieve pets as a personal item.

Skin-to-skin contact promotes bonding and offers a host of other benefits to babies, dads, and parenting couples. ICADV's Skin to Skin campaign invites men into nurturing caregiving relationships with their children.

NRCDV is proud to offer "My #1Thing," a new 4-part series for DVAM. Each Thursday in October, we will feature the stories from advocates, survivors, and other community members who are working to end gender-based violence.

This Domestic Violence Awareness Month, we're talking about the importance of civic engagement and highlighting the connections between how we vote and the policies that impact survivors’ lives. Check out our October blog post to learn more!